Sophomore running back Derrick Coleman is one of six running backs who will be trying to impress the UCLA coaching staff tonight when the spring game commences tonight at 7:00 PM PST. Coleman played as a true freshman and has the most game experience out of the six running backs vying for the position.

Coleman talked to BruinBlitz.com after a recent practice to discuss his spring, the competition and the upcoming spring game.

BruinBlitz.com: You are currently embroiled in an intense battle for the running back position this spring, how do you feel you're doing?

Coleman: "I think though out spring I have improved a lot. I think I have showed that I can block. I think I have worked really hard and I'm not really worried about who the starter is, and who's not. All I know is when I get my chance, I'm going to make it."

BruinBlitz.com: What were the main things you were working on this spring?

Coleman: "All of the offseason, I worked hard on my strength and speed. So going into spring I wanted to work on my pass blocking and make sure I had all the pass protections right and stuff like that and then get better at running. Make sure I have better vision for the field and things like that."